Pro-Ject X1 B
Hi-fi turntables · 2023–present In production
£799 UK RRP
The X line brings acrylic platters and heavier plinths above the Debut; the B version adds true balanced XLR output for noise-free runs to a balanced phono stage.
Brought balanced phono connection to the affordable end of hi-fi.
Model history: The X1 B is the balanced-output evolution of Pro-Ject's original X1, adding a mini-XLR balanced connection and a pre-adjusted Pick it PRO cartridge alongside the standard RCA output.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Pro-Ject Pick it S2 |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | 20mm thick, 1.5kg acrylic |
| Tonearm | 8.6" carbon-aluminium |
| Dimensions | 415 x 125 x 335 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Finishes | High gloss black, high gloss white, real wood (eucalyptus/walnut) |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 3 with registration) |
| Years | 2023–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (130 of 159). On price it sits mid-pack of its category — 58% of priced hi-fi decks cost less.
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